Germany Import Duty & VAT Calculator
Estimate German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer), EU customs duty under TARIC, and total landed cost per unit for imports into Germany.
Your landed cost
Per unit
Shipment total:
- Goods value
- Freight
- Insurance
- Brokerage & handling
- Total landed cost
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
Profit / unit
How it works
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We auto-fill the VAT/GST rate, currency, and de-minimis threshold for 15+ countries.
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Unit price, quantity, freight, insurance, duty rate, Incoterm and local fees.
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CIF value, duty, taxes, and fees — converted at live rates in real time.
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Import duty & VAT in Germany
How the calculator estimates duty and tax for Germany. Rates are the standard defaults — always editable and best confirmed against the official schedule for your exact goods.
- Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) is 19% (7% reduced rate for some goods), charged on the customs value plus duty plus transport to the EU border.
- Customs duty follows the EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC) — rates vary widely by commodity, with many industrial goods in the 0–12% range.
- €150 threshold — consignments valued at €150 or less are free of customs duty; import VAT applies from the first euro (often via IOSS at checkout for B2C).
- Duty and VAT are collected by German customs (Zoll) at import.
Estimates for guidance only — not legal or customs advice. Confirm duty rates and thresholds with the official tariff schedule or a licensed customs broker before you file.
Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly, or share a live result with your team via link.
FAQ
Landed cost questions
How much is import VAT in Germany?
The standard Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (import VAT) is 19%, with a reduced 7% rate for certain goods. It is charged on the customs value plus duty plus transport and insurance to the EU border.
What is the €150 customs threshold in the EU?
Consignments with an intrinsic value of €150 or less are exempt from customs duty. Import VAT still applies from the first euro and is frequently collected at checkout under the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS).
What is a de-minimis threshold?
It's the shipment value below which a country waives duty (and sometimes tax). The calculator flags whether your shipment is above or below it.
Do Incoterms change my landed cost?
Yes. Your Incoterm decides which costs are already in the supplier price. Pick CIF and freight/insurance are included; pick DDP and duty/tax are paid by the seller.